Leigh Jenkins
About Leigh Jenkins
Leigh Jenkins is a Product Manager Safety at Phoenix Contact, with a background in engineering and extensive experience in project management and sales within the electrical industry. He has worked for various companies, including Wieland Electric Inc. and Schneider Electric, and has a strong educational foundation in engineering disciplines.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Leigh Jenkins serves as the Product Manager Safety at Phoenix Contact since 2021. In this role, Jenkins is responsible for overseeing safety product management and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position involves collaborating with various teams to develop and implement safety solutions that meet customer needs. Jenkins manages operations related to safety products and contributes to the strategic direction of the safety product line.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Phoenix Contact, Leigh Jenkins held several positions in the engineering and sales sectors. Jenkins worked as an Electronic Business Manager at Wieland Electric Inc. for nine months in 2019. Prior to that, Jenkins served as an Area Sales Manager at EUCHNER GmbH + Co. KG and Routeco, accumulating experience in sales management. Jenkins also worked as a High Voltage Projects and Service Engineer at Schneider Electric, where responsibilities included managing high voltage projects.
Education and Qualifications
Leigh Jenkins has a solid educational background in engineering. Jenkins studied at Gwent Tertiary College, where they earned a BTEC National Certificate in Electronic Electrical Engineering and a BTEC National Certificate in Mechanical & Fluid Power Engineering. Additionally, Jenkins completed an NVQ Level 2 in Electro/Mechanical Engineering and an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance through a Civil and Marine Apprenticeship. This diverse educational foundation supports Jenkins' expertise in various engineering disciplines.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Leigh Jenkins possesses a range of technical skills in mechanical and electrical engineering. Jenkins has mechanical experience in fitting, welding, fabrication, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Additionally, Jenkins is skilled in programming and fault finding on Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems. Jenkins also has experience in electrical and instrumentation installation and fault finding, covering low voltage to 11Kv switchgear.
Project Management and Operations
In addition to technical expertise, Leigh Jenkins has experience in project management and operations management. Jenkins is responsible for managing operations and maintenance for over 60 serviced accommodation properties across multiple cities, including Newport, Cardiff, and Bristol. This role includes setting processes for investor agreements and managing daily working plans for cleaning and maintenance teams, demonstrating a strong ability to oversee complex operational tasks.